Media Programming Manager III, Hayward

JOB TITLE: Media Programming Manager III

LOCATION: 100% remote (in the US) 

DURATION: 6 month contract, plans to extend 

PAY RANGE: $70 - $80/hr 

TOP 3 SKILLS:

5+ years' experience in video content editorial, publishing or programming for new or emerging platforms

Experience with documentation processes, workflows, and schedules

Ideal candidate has a background at a digital entertainment company, a sports content/broadcast company, or film TV studio

COMPANY:

Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Summary:

The Media Programming Manager will be a part of the Entertainment team. The main function of this role is to complete project deliverables and assist with the upkeep of a video platform for . The role will consist of managing and curating entertainment programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee curation and scheduling functions for media of various formats (immersive, 2D/3D rectilinear, apps)

• Support real-time programming changes to refresh content and ensure priority discovery

• Triage issues that arise, problem solve with other stakeholders

• Manage systems for sourcing and cataloging assets, and suggest categories and themes that are clear and enticing to targeted consumers

• Working with external partners to identify and program priority video content and experiences.

• Create and manage publishing schedules, working with producers and partners on project launch timing

• Use awareness of pop culture events to inform curation and scheduling strategy

• Use data and insights to inform curation and scheduling strategy

• Partner with product and engineering teams to improve discovery surfaces and programming tools

• Define gaps in content pipeline and flag for Creative/Production and Partnership teams

• Collaborate with internal teams including business development for content rights’ questions, marketing and communications for key calendar moments, and product and engineering teams to suggest improvements to publishing systems and user experience

Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years' experience in video content editorial, publishing or programming for new or emerging platforms

• Keen awareness of current trends in pop culture, sports, gaming, and entertainment

• Experience driving processes independently and moving projects to completion

• Experience with documentation processes, workflows, and schedules

• Experience working with content and video management systems and troubleshooting problems

Nice to Have Skills:

• Ideal candidate has a background at a digital entertainment company, a sports content/broadcast company, or film TV studio

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in any field, experience matters more than education for this role

• Keen awareness of current trends in pop culture, sports, gaming, and entertainment

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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